Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Leica
Table of Contents
SL2 Mirrorless Camera
Instruction Manual
LEICA SL2
Firmware update
SL2 Mirrorless Camera
FIRMWARE
| Camera model | Firmware version |
|---|---|
| Leica SL2 | 4.1 |
PHOTO & VIDEO
_FIXED: An error in the aperture control of the SL lens series APO-Summicron
which leads to delays in the continuous shooting speed is fixed. In this
context, the firmware of the existing lenses will also be updated.
FIRMWARE UPDATES
Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and optimization of
your camera. Since many camera functions are entirely controlled by software,
some of these improvements and additions to the functional scope can be
installed in retrospect.
Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download
from our website.
Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your
camera. Users of Leica FOTOS will also be automatically notified about
firmware updates for their
Leica cameras.
Finding the currently installed firmware version
▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu
• The current firmware versions are displayed. More information about
registering, firmware updates and how to download them to your camera, as well
as any amendments and additions to this manual can be found in the customer
area of our website at: https://club.leica-camera.com
EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE
Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious and
irreparable damage to your equipment!
You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when
carrying out a firmware update:
- Do not switch off the camera!
- Do not remove the memory card!
- Do not remove the rechargeable battery!
- Do not remove the lens!
Notes
- A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
- You will find additional device and country-specific registration marks and numbers in the Camera Information submenu.
PREPARATION
▸ Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery
▸ The second SD memory card (where applicable) must be removed from the camera
▸ Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed
• We recommend saving any images on the memory card and reformatting it before
the update.
(Caution: Loss of data! All data stored on the memory card will be lost during
formatting.)
▸ Download the latest firmware version
▸ Save the download to the memory card
• The firmware file must be stored in the main directory of the memory card
(not in a sub-directory).
▸ Insert the memory card into the camera
▸ Switch the camera on
UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE
▸ Preparation
▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu
▸ Select Camera Firmware Version
▸ Select Start Update
• A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
▸ Check the version information
▸ Select Yes
• The prompt Save profiles on SD Card? appears.
▸ Select Yes / No
• The update will start automatically.
• The lower status LED will flash during this process.
• Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant onscreen message and
prompt to restart the device will appear on screen.
▸ Switch the camera off and on again
Note
• Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again
after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen.
UPDATING THE LENS FIRMWARE
Typically the camera firmware also contains the current firmware of the Leica
SL lenses. If a lens with an old firmware version is detected by the camera,
the lens update starts automatically. Where available, you can optionally
carry out firmware updates for lenses. The instructions provided for camera
firmware updates apply.
▸ Preparation
▸ Select Camera Information in the main menu
▸ Select Lens Firmware Version
▸ Select Start Update
• A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
▸ Check the version information
▸ Select Yes
• The update will start automatically.
• The lower status LED will flash during this process.
• Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant onscreen message and
prompt to restart the device will appear on screen.
▸ Switch the camera off and on again.